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NewsApril 6, 2021

EV Tech Company Acquires Ohio School Bus, Shuttle Manufacturer

The acquisition of Metro Titan will reportedly give Endera the capability to deliver electric commercial vehicles in all 50 states.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 29, 2021

Driver Sharing, Data-Driven Routing Help Operators Roll With Shortages

As more schools return to full in-person instruction, shortages may be exacerbated. Close relationships with neighboring districts, advance planning, and using routing software and combining stops by increasing walking distance can help.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 26, 2021

2 Ohio Districts Share School Bus Drivers to Ensure Pay

Reynoldsburg City Schools agrees to share 20 of its bus drivers with neighboring Hilliard City Schools so it can continue operations during the pandemic.

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Photo Galleriesby Nicole SchlosserDecember 18, 2020

PHOTOS: Pupil Transporters Share Holiday Spirit

Operations nationwide get creative this season amid pandemic restrictions, with decorated buses and trees, virtual student participation in a parade, and story time with "Santa."

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NewsNovember 5, 2020

Ohio School Bus Driver Reads to Students During Extra Route Time

Springboro Schools bus driver Karen Borgemenke takes a shorter route to school due to COVID-19 but uses the extra time to give students a positive start to their day.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 17, 2020

New School Bus Routines Include Ramped Up Cleaning, Temperature Checks

Intensified procedures at districts in Vermont, Illinois, and Ohio, include more cleaning time, spraying and fogging, and student temperature checks done by monitors. One district has installed temperature scanning devices on all buses.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2020

Transportation Leaders Share Reopening Plans, Experiences

Whether plans are on the horizon or buses are on the road, four districts detail their procedures for issues such as routing, social distancing, enforcing mask wearing, and cleaning schedules.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

School Bus Driver Builds Wheelchair Ramp for Special-Needs Student

Bob Thacker of Ohio constructs a wooden, detachable, and portable ramp for the student and her mother after they suffer a fall that significantly injures the student. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 19, 2020

Kansas School Bus Company Down One-Third of Staff Due to Flu

Kansas Central School Bus experiences significant driver and staffing shortage due to the virus and had to combine routes to get all students to and from school.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 14, 2020

Ohio School Bus Driver Publishes Book

“Driven to Learn,” written by Albin J. Weiler, details his experiences and those of his fellow drivers behind the wheel and includes pupil transportation lessons and tips.

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